Total mobility around New Zealand. A user s guide to the Total Mobility scheme in the different regions around New Zealand

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1 Total mobility around New Zealand A user s guide to the Total Mobility scheme in the different regions around New Zealand

2 OUR PURPOSE CREATING TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FOR A THRIVING NEW ZEALAND NZ Transport Agency First published 2010 Updated April 2017 ISBN (print) ISBN (online) If you have further queries, call our contact centre on or write to us: NZ Transport Agency Private Bag 6995 Wellington totalmobility@nzta.govt.nz

3 About the Total Mobility scheme This guide provides an overview and contact information for Total Mobility scheme users who are planning to visit another city in New Zealand. WHAT IS THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME? Funded in partnership by local and central government, the Total Mobility scheme subsidises taxi services to people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport. It provides: vouchers that discount the normal taxi fare by 50% funding to help purchase and install wheelchair hoists in taxi vans payment to the owner of the vehicle for every hoist trip made. WHO ADMINISTERS THE SCHEME? The scheme is managed and operated by mobility coordinators in regional councils. HOW DOES THE VOUCHER SYSTEM WORK? Scheme users are typically issued with a book of taxi vouchers. Auckland and Wellington are now using electronic cards. You can obtain vouchers from the relevant regional Total Mobility coordinator. Contact the coordinator at least 10 days before a planned trip, which will allow time for vouchers to be posted if required. When travelling in another region, it is a good idea to advise the taxi driver at the start of the trip if you are using vouchers from your home town. READ MORE ABOUT THE SCHEME For general information about the scheme, visit: For information on recent improvements made to the scheme, visit: NOTE While this guide provides information about the Total Mobility scheme, it does not guarantee travel. Factors outside of the control of the NZ Transport Agency may influence the availability of users to travel, such as individual regional council policies on subsidising out-of-town travel. In addition, while the scheme has widespread support, individual taxi drivers may refuse to honour the vouchers. We recommend that you book your taxi by phone or check with the driver that they accept vouchers before you start your journey. 1 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

4 Contents NORTHLAND... 3 AUCKLAND...4 BAY OF PLENTY... 6 WAIKATO... 7 HAWKE S BAY... 9 GISBORNE TARANAKI...12 MANAWATU-WHANGANUI...13 WELLINGTON NELSON CITY AND TASMAN DISTRICT...16 MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT...17 WEST COAST...18 CANTERBURY...19 OTAGO...21 SOUTHLAND...23

5 Northland The scheme is only available in the Whangarei urban area. A map is available on request. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers, promote driver training in how to assist passengers with disabilities and provide a wheelchair hoist service. Please remember that you need to pre-book a wheelchair hoist van. Between two and four vans are available in Whangarei at any one time. Kiwi Carlton Cabs A1 Cabs Level of subsidy per trip The Northland Regional Council aims to pay 50% per trip. However, depending on the availability of funds, the following temporary restrictions may be put in place: reduction of the subsidy portion of the ticket from 50% to 25% 50% subsidy for a maximum fare of $15. Minimum fare charge Trips using a Total Mobility voucher will cost a minimum of $4, regardless of whether a hoist vehicle is used. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN NORTHLAND Whangarei is unable to accept swipe cards. Please ask your Total Mobility coordinator or agency for vouchers before arriving in Whangarei, and ensure you carry some form of identification with you while you re here. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured. A maximum of one voucher book per month is issued to each client. Visitors are asked to treat the scheme sparingly. No waiting time is subsidised. One voucher cannot be presented for return trips (one voucher = one trip). Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Northland Regional Council Private Bag 9021 Whangarei Mail Centre Whangarei REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR totalmobility@nrc.govt.nz 3 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

6 Auckland The Total Mobility scheme is available across the whole Auckland region from Wellsford to Pukekohe. All companies that hold a contract with Auckland Transport to provide Total Mobility services must train 100% of their drivers in disability awareness and how to assist disabled passengers. Please remember that you need to pre-book a wheelchair hoist. Affordable Choice Cabs Alert Taxis Allways Mobility Hoist available Transport Auckland Co-operative Hoist available Taxis Auckland Mobility Hoist available Transport Budget Taxis Hoist available Cheap Cabs Corporate Cabs Dial A Ride Auckland Hoist available Discount Taxis Hoist available Driving Miss Daisy Freedom Companion Driving Services NZ Independence Mobility Hoist available Kwik Cabs Hoist available North Shore Taxis Hoist available R & R Total Mobility Hoist available Re-li-on-us Mobility Hoist available South Auckland Taxis Hoist available SuperCare4u.com Hoist available Taxis United Hoist available Waiheke Executive Transport Warkworth Taxis Hoist available Western Cabs Hoist available 4 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

7 Auckland continued Level of subsidy per trip 50% Maximum contribution by Auckland Transport per trip Auckland Transport will contribute a maximum of $40 per trip. (This means Auckland Transport will pay half your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $80. Any additional fare over that amount you must pay in full yourself.) Minimum fare charge NO MINIMUM FARE IS CHARGED WHEN USING A TOTAL MOBILITY VOUCHER/CARD OR A WHEELCHAIR HOIST VAN. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE AUCKLAND REGION Auckland Transport will not subsidise Total Mobility travel taken across its boundaries. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be accepted. Note: while Total Mobility swipe cards are used for an automated system in Auckland, the Total Mobility service is still available to clients outside the region. To get the discount in the Auckland region, you must use one of the approved transport providers listed above and tell the driver you are using Total Mobility vouchers from outside the Auckland region before you get in the taxi. Drivers have been advised that they are required to accept vouchers from outside the region. A $40 maximum subsidy applies per trip, regardless of what the voucher says. Wellington card holders can use their swipe card in Auckland. Total Mobility Scheme Auckland Transport Private Bag Auckland 1142 Auckland Transport contact centre for all total mobility queries ptenquiry@at.co.nz 5 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

8 Bay of Plenty The Total Mobility scheme operates in: Katikati Rotorua Kawerau (limited service) Tauranga Mt Maunganui Te Puke Papamoa Whakatane Opotiki (limited service) Total Mobility does not operate in Murupara, which has no taxi service. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers, promote driver training in how to assist passengers with disabilities and provide a wheelchair hoist service. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Rotorua Taxis, Rotorua Hoist available Tauranga Mount Taxis, Hoist available Tauranga Taxi Cabs Mt Maunganui, Tauranga Dial A Cab, Whakatane Hoist available Dial A Cab, Tauranga New Zealand Cabs, Tauranga Kawerau Coaches, Kawerau Eastlink Tours, Opotiki Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip $20 Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge for using a wheelchair hoist van in the Bay of Plenty. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE BAY OF PLENTY The regional council will not honour Total Mobility travel taken across its boundaries. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Bay of Plenty Regional Council, PO Box 364, Whakatane phone REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR Mary McLaren, NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

9 Waikato The Total Mobility scheme operates in the urban centres of Hamilton, Taupo and Tokoroa. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers, promote driver training in how to assist passengers with disabilities and provide a wheelchair hoist service. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Hamilton Taxis or Hoist available Red Cabs (Hamilton) or Hoist available Trikiso Buses Ltd (Hamilton) Please book Hoist available Driving Miss Daisy (East Hamilton) Bookings required Driving Miss Daisy (West Hamilton) Bookings required or Ramp available or Great Lake Taxis (Taupo) Hoist available Tokoroa Taxi Cabs Hoist available Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip Hamilton $30 per trip ($15 discount) Taupo $25 ($12.50 discount) Tokoroa $15 ($7.50 discount) Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge for using a wheelchair hoist van. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE WAIKATO One trip one voucher. Waikato Regional Council will not pay for waiting time. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured. As pink vouchers are used in our region, it is essential that you advise the taxi driver or the taxi company when you book the service that you will be using a voucher issued in another region before you get into the cab. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. 7 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

10 Waikato continued Waikato Regional Council Private Bag 3038 Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton or REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

11 Hawke s Bay You can use your vouchers in Central Hawke s Bay (Waipukurau/Waipawa), Napier and Hastings. In Wairoa, an on-demand service is operated by the Wairoa Disability Transport Service Inc. The society has a 14-seat van fitted with a wheelchair hoist that has capacity for four wheelchairs. Two paid drivers are employed, both of whom have passenger-endorsed driver licences. Wairoa has no taxi service, and this service operates on a similar basis to Total Mobility. The main users of the service are the elderly and people with disabilities. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Baywide Taxis, Napier or Folded wheelchairs Bruno s Mobility Service, Napier Hoist available Driving Miss Daisy Napier (bookings Folded wheelchairs required) Driving Miss Daisy Hastings (bookings Folded wheelchairs required) Driving Miss Daisy Havelock North Folded wheelchairs (bookings required) Monique Driving You Hawke s Bay Wheelchair Ramp (bookings required) Central Hawke s Bay Cabs, Waipukurau Hastings Taxis, Hastings Hoist available Hawke s Bay Combined Taxis, Hastings Pink Total Transport, Napier Hoist available Star Hire, Napier (Booking required) Village Shuttle (Booking required) Each trip will be 50% per trip, as long as the fare meets the following restrictions: Maximum fare $30 Fares over $30 will receive a maximum subsidy of $15 only. This means that, if your fare is $40 in total, your voucher can be used for $15, and you will have to pay $25. Special qualifying fare $50 ($25 discount) This fare is for trips to the regional hospital, Hawke s Bay airport, Eastern Institute of Technology, Rowan House, and the Beacon, Mosaic, Lifeskills and Stewart Centres. Hastings and Havelock North people going to Napier Health Centre also qualify. The special qualifying fare provides a 50% discount for a maximum total fare of $50. If the total fare is more than $50, the discount will be only $25. Travel between Napier and Hastings comes under maximum fare restrictions unless it is a special qualifying fare. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. 9 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

12 Hawke s Bay continued REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR Margaret Carswell, Hawke s Bay Regional Council or totalmobility@hbrc.govt.nz Hawke s Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street Private Bag 6006 Napier NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

13 Gisborne district The Total Mobility scheme operates throughout the Gisborne district. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Driving Miss Daisy Eastland Taxis Gisborne Taxi Society Hoist available Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip The maximum contribution per trip is $6. (This means the council will pay half of your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $12. You must pay any additional fare over that amount.) Minimum fare charge No minimum fare is charged when using a wheelchair hoist van. VOUCHERS FROM OTHER REGIONS Vouchers will be honoured for travel taken within the Gisborne district boundaries, at our regional subsidy rate. Please advise the driver if you are from out of town. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Gisborne District Council PO Box 747 Gisborne REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR totalmobility@gdc.govt.nz Ro Storey or Lynda McIntosh Roading Administrative Assistant Gisborne District Council ext NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

14 Taranaki The Total Mobility scheme operates in: Stratford New Plymouth Waitara Hawera Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Driving Miss Daisy New Plymouth EAST Driving Miss Daisy New Plymouth WEST Energy City Cabs (New Plymouth) Energy City Cabs (Hawera) Freedom Companion Driving Service Wheelchair ramp van available Ironside Vehicle Society New Plymouth Pre-booked hoist assistance available New Plymouth Taxis (New Plymouth) Stratford Taxis (Stratford) LEVEL OF SUBSIDY PER TRIP 50% per trip will be subsidised, up to a maximum discount of $20 (ie 50% of a $40 fare) for a single journey. Fares over $40 will receive a maximum subsidy of $20 only. This means that if your fare is $50 in total, your voucher can be used for $20 and you will have to pay $30. Note: if you are from a region where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers in order to travel by taxi in Taranaki. Taranaki Regional Council 47 Cloten Road Private Bag 713 Stratford 4352 totalmobility@trc.govt.nz 0800 TOT MOB ( ) (contains answers to frequently asked questions, forms and online voucher book requests). 12 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

15 Manawatu-Whanganui The Total Mobility scheme operates in Feilding, Palmerston North, Levin, Taumarunui, Marton, Whanganui and Foxton. The Total Mobility scheme does not operate in Dannevirke, Raetahi, Pahiatua, Woodville and Ohakune, which do not have taxi services. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Anytime Cabs (Palmerston North) Palmerston North Taxis (Palmerston North) Hoist available Taxis Black and Gold (Palmerston North) Marton Taxis (Marton) Friendly Feilding Taxis (Feilding) JB s Taxis (Feilding) Hoist available Taxis Direct (Levin) Hoist available River City Cabs (Whanganui) Hoist available Wanganui Taxis (Whanganui) Hoist available Ruapehu Taxis (Taumarunui) Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip up to the local maximum listed below Maximum contribution by the council per trip Palmerston North, Whanganui and Taumarunui Maximum $10 Fielding, Marton, Levin and Foxton Maximum $5 (This means the council will pay half of your taxi fare up to the maximum meter fare of either $20 or $10. Any additional fare over the specified maximum you must pay in full yourself.) RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN MANAWATU-WHANGANUI Passengers may travel where they wish so long as no more than the local maximum is charged to the regional council. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Horizons Regional Council Private Bag Palmerston North or (freephone) REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR (ask for Total Mobility Coordinator) totalmobility@horizons.govt.nz 13 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

16 Wellington Total Mobility is available across the whole Greater Wellington region. APPROVED TRANSPORT PROVIDERS Airport and City Shuttles Hoist available Driving Miss Daisy Hoist available Freedom Companion Drivers Golden Oldies Hoist available Hutt and City Taxis Hoist available Kiwi Cabs Ltd Hoist available Masterton Radio Taxis Paraparaumu Taxis Hoist available Porirua Taxis Hoist available Rideshop Cabs Masterton Hoist available Wellington Combined Taxis Ltd Hoist available Level of subsidy per trip 50% Maximum contribution by the council per trip The maximum contribution per trip is $40. Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge for Total Mobility purposes however some operators may charge a minimum fare. Please check with the operator directly for minimum fare details. 14 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

17 Wellington continued RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE GREATER WELLINGTON REGION The subsidy may only be accessed when travelling with approved transport operators. Total Mobility customers visiting from other regions must present their Total Mobility card and/or vouchers to the driver at the start of the trip. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a Total Mobility customer) issued outside the region will be honoured. Total Mobility may not be used for travel that is undertaken as part of your work or that is paid for by another organisation such as ACC or DHB. All Total Mobility trips must be conducted in accordance with the Total Mobility Customer Terms and Conditions of Use. Call the Metlink Service Centre on Visit us at: info@metlink.org.nz Follow us on Submit a feedback form Write to us at: Total Mobility Greater Wellington Regional Council PO Box Wellington NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

18 Nelson city and Tasman district The Total Mobility scheme operates within the regions administered by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council, including Nelson city, Richmond, Brightwater, Wakefield, Mapua and Motueka. There is not currently an authorised transport operator in Golden Bay. Scheme vouchers cannot be used in Golden Bay, however residents can use their vouchers in Motueka, Richmond, Nelson and other regions of New Zealand. The Total Mobility scheme operates wherever the participating transport companies operate (see below). Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Nelson city and Richmond (including northeast of city and southwest of Richmond and Mapua) Nelson City Taxis (Nelson city and Richmond, including northeast of city and southwest of Richmond and Mapua) Sun City Taxis (Nelson city and Richmond, including northeast of city and southwest of Richmond and Mapua) Nelson Bays Cabs (Nelson city and Richmond, including northeast of city and southwest of Richmond and Mapua) Freedom companion driving service Motueka Hoist available or Motueka regional ambulance (Motueka) Hoist service only Level of subsidy per trip 50% to a maximum discount of $20 per trip Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge for using a wheelchair hoist van. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN NELSON CITY AND TASMAN DISTRICT No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured. Please note that blue vouchers are being phased out. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson. Phone REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR or customerservice@ncc.govt.nz 16 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

19 Marlborough district The Total Mobility scheme operates throughout Marlborough. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers and some provide a wheelchair hoist service as indicated. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Marlborough Taxis Hoist available Simple Private Car (Picton only) Blenheim Shuttles Your Local Chauffeur Driving Miss Daisy Marlborough or Hoist available Jade Pick Me Ups or Wairau Charters A1 Shuttles (Picton only) or 0800A1PICTON Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip Marlborough has a $20 maximum subsidy per one-way trip. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Vouchers can be used anywhere within the Marlborough district where transport providers operate. Funding for the scheme is limited. All users are requested to use the scheme sparingly. Note: smart cards can not be used in Marlborough. You will need to obtain vouchers from your council before you travel to Marlborough if you want to access the scheme. Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR total.mobilty@marlborough.govt.nz 17 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

20 West Coast The Total Mobility scheme operates in: Greymouth Hokitika Westport. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers. None of them provides a wheelchair hoist service. Buller Taxis Greymouth Taxis Hokitika Taxis West Coast Shuttle (West Coast residents only) Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip The maximum contribution per trip is $15. (This means the council will pay half of your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $30. Any additional fare over that amount you must pay in full yourself.) RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME ON THE WEST COAST Users are limited to 25 vouchers per month. Return trips are not covered by one voucher. Separate vouchers must be used for each trip. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. West Coast Regional Council PO Box 66 Greymouth totalmobility@wcrc.govt.nz REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR Nichola Costley or (freephone) 18 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

21 Canterbury The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers, promote driver training in how to assist passengers with disabilities and provide a wheelchair hoist service. Please note that pre-booking is recommended for a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Ashburton Taxis 2006 Ltd Hoist available Blue Star Taxis (Christchurch) Driving Miss Daisy (Christchurch and Timaru) Hoist available Ramp accessible vehicle First Direct (Christchurch) Hoist available Geraldine Community Bus Trust Gold Band Taxis (Christchurch) Hoist available Hoist available Timaru Taxis Hoist available Waimate Community Vehicles Trust Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip The maximum subsidy by the council per trip is: Christchurch Ashburton Timaru Waimate $35 maximum subsidy $35 maximum subsidy $35 maximum subsidy $35 maximum subsidy Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN CANTERBURY Vouchers may only be accepted by the transport operators listed above. No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured. Total Mobility clients visiting from other regions (apart from Auckland and Wellington) need to ensure they bring a supply of vouchers with them (from their own region) to use while in Canterbury. Passengers should check the subsidy paid per trip when ordering their Total Mobility trip it may differ from the region you live in. 19 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

22 Canterbury continued NOTE Canterbury uses a smart card. Wellington clients can use their Wellington card. Auckland clients can use their Auckland card. Drivers will still accept paper vouchers. Users from other regions must tell the driver they are using vouchers issued outside Canterbury before they get in a cab. Environment Canterbury PO Box 345 Christchurch REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR Christchurch extension 7161 Timaru extension 8843 If calling from other areas, please phone (freephone). 20 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

23 Otago The Total Mobility scheme operates in: Alexandra Oamaru Balclutha Queenstown Wanaka Dunedin Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. Louie s Cabs (Balclutha) Dunedin Taxis (Dunedin) Hoist available City United Taxis Hoist available Driving Miss Daisy (Alexandra) Driving Miss Daisy (Oamaru) Driving Miss Daisy (Dunedin Wheelchair ramp available North) Driving Miss Daisy (Dunedin South) Nab a Cab (Dunedin) Mosgiel Combined Taxis (Mosgiel) Southern Taxis (Dunedin) Whitestone Taxis (Oamaru) Hoist available Wana Taxi (Wanaka) Yello Taxis (Wanaka) Wanaka Taxis (Wanaka) Queenstown Taxis (Queenstown) Hoist available Airport Shuttles (Dunedin) Level of subsidy per trip? 50% per trip for blue vouchers (eg for group travel) and yellow vouchers (main type). 50% of the balance of the fare for green vouchers (used by those requiring the use of wheelchair hoist taxis). Maximum contribution by the council per trip The maximum contribution per trip is $25. This means the council will pay half of your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $50. Any additional fare over that amount you must pay in full yourself. 21 NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

24 Otago continued RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN OTAGO No blue vouchers (for group travel and where payment is not made by a scheme member) issued outside the region will be honoured without the prior approval of the regional council. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Otago Regional Council Private Bag Dunedin totalmobility@orc.govt.nz REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016

25 Southland The Total Mobility scheme operates in the Invercargill urban area and the Gore district. The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers, promote driver training in how to assist passengers with disabilities and provide a wheelchair hoist service. Please remember that pre-booking is required for a wheelchair hoist van. INVERCARGILL Blue Star Taxis Ltd Driving Miss Daisy Ezicab or Golden Ride Invercargill Taxis GORE Gore Taxis SouthCabs Gore Level of subsidy per trip 50% per trip Maximum contribution by the council per trip $25 per trip Minimum fare charge There is no minimum fare charge for using a wheelchair hoist van. RESTRICTIONS TO THE TOTAL MOBILITY SCHEME IN THE SOUTHLAND REGION Vouchers may only be accepted by the taxi companies listed above. The council will not honour vouchers for travel outside the boundaries. Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel. Invercargill City Council Private Bag Invercargill REGIONAL TOTAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR NZ Transport Agency Total Mobility around New Zealand November 2016